Tourist attractions Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe

This very attractive museum which is found in the centre of the De Hoge Veluwe national park was inaugurated in 1938 and was enlarged in 1960 (the creation of a sculpture garden) and again in 1977 (addition of a new wing). It has a large collection o..

This, the former Het Loo Palace and its gardens were open to the public in 1984, after having been the focus of a major restoration project. A 650 ha Park surrounds the museum complex. Built-in 1685 by Jacob Roman , this palace was lived in by Will..

Among its innumerable rooms, look out for the majestic new dining room ; the study of Prince William IV with its Chinese-style ceiling; the library ; or the rooms of William I (fine Empire chairs). In the apartment of Queen Mary II and King Wil..

Among the contemporary sculptures found in the garden , you can see works by M. Pan, Permeke ( Niobe ), Bourdelle ( Penelope ), Maillol ( The Air ), L. Fontana ( Five balls ), C. Oldenburg ( Trowel ), Christo and M. Mertz ( Igloo ). Especially notew..

Situated in a beautiful undulating and wooded park (44ha) this museum comprising around 100 authentic farmhouses, mills, factories, steam dairy and granges, focuses on the architecture and rural activities of Holland’s regions. Each building displays..

A masterpiece by D Marot, the superb wrought-iron gateway formerly granted access to the terrace (flanked by two sandstone statues symbolising the rivers bordering the Veluwe), which has a fine view over the four gardens: the lower garden with flower..

This museum shows what happens under the surface of the Earth. The subjects dealt with include the underground life of plants and animals, the groundwater layers, the influence of climate change on the earth and the history of the Haute-Veluwe countr..

This large lodge (1914-1920) built from Berlage's plans is considered to be one of his masterpieces. The house, its 31m tower, its two lakes and its gardens are in geometric shapes. Outside as well as inside (also by Berlage), every shape, every colo..

The emphasis in this animal park is on education, recreation and scientific research. Carefully reproduced ecosystems enable visitors to see animals in their natural habitats. It includes flora and fauna from the North American desert in Burgers' De..

Together with Zijpendaal Park and the Gulden Bloem which extend it, this English style Park is one of Holland's most beautiful. Undulating, it is covered with woods and prairies and is punctuated with brooks, ponds, waterfalls and fountains. The park..

This museum is part of a former 19th century manor. It has lovely collections of modern and contemporary works of art, most of which are by Dutch painters and half of which are by women. The permanent exhibition is dedicated to artists of the magic r..

This park encompasses 4600 hectares of undulating forests (Pines, Birch) and heath-land situated to the north of Arnhem, as far as the Veluwe clearing. Many car parks, paths and cycle tracks make this a popular place for tourists.

This beautiful 18C museum accommodates a number of decorative objects including silverware from the guilds of Arnhem (15C), porcelain from the Orient, glass and rare porcelain from Arnhem and paintings from the 17C. The rococo ceremonial hall , wh..

In the area surrounding the village, several belvederes have vast panoramic views to the right over the jumble of hills covered in heather over which the walkers' paths wind.

Contemporary sculptures are spread out in the trees. Among them: Flowerbed by F. Morellet (1987), the stunning beech ( Faggio du Otterlo , 1988) by Penone, the quadruple sculpture 1: 4 = 1 x 4 by A. Volten (1986) and One , a bronze by Serra (19..

This garden is a miniature version of the park. A short walk and you will discover the variety of countryside in the Haute-Veluwe. For people who don't have a lot of time, this is the answer.

This museum, which brings together more than 10,000 pottery tiles, paving stones and wall coverings, traces the history of Dutch pottery tiles from 1510 to today. First influenced by Italian pottery and Chinese porcelain, it was only around 1620 that..

This is the cemetery for Allied troops who fell at the battle of Arnhem. More than 1,700 steles are lined up there including 1,667 British ones.

This museum is dedicated to Operation "Market-Garden" and the Battle of Arnhem. It is in the Huize Hartenstein , a villa which served as the HQ for General Urquhart in September 1944. It has souvenirs of the parachute drops of the airborne..

This small castle stands in the centre of a large park. Built in the 18C, it is flanked by a medieval tower which is reflected in a lake. You can visit furnished rooms and even take tea in the orangery in the summer.